Mr. Eddie James (EJ) Mitchell was born April 17, 1964 in Pell City, Alabama to the union of the late Mr. Eddie D. Mitchell and Mrs. Georgia Laura Mitchell. Eddie was preceded in death by his father,  Eddie D. Mitchell; his brother, Derrick D. Mitchell; and his granddaughter Amia Faith George. Eddie was a mechanic and jack of all trades. He attended Pell City High School. He loved to fish, cook, play bingo and dominoes, listen to music, and play with the grandchildren. He was a loving...

Mr. Melvin Richardson was born in Whitney, Alabama on February 23, 1940 to the late Shade and Wilma Richardson. Mr. Richardson was baptized at Greater Grace Church under the leadership of Bishop Terry Jones. He later joined Antioch Ministries under the leadership of his beloved son Elder Michael Richardson. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Lillie Ruth Blount of Ashville, Alabama in 1960. He departed his life on 01/25/2021. Mr. Richardson was proceeded in death by his mother, Wilma...

Dollie A. Yarbrough was born on December 31, 1943 in Springville, AL. She was taken too soon. She received the gift of the Holy Ghost and was baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. She grew up in Springville, AL. She then moved from Alabama to Stamford, CT at age 18. She lived in Stamford, CT for over 40 years. She was a member of Union Baptist Church in Stamford, CT. She worked as a Home Health Aid for 31 years for the Town of Greenwich, Department of Social Services until...

John Thomas "Lil Fella" Seals, Jr, 23, of Gadsden, passed on Monday January 11, 2021. He is survived by his family. Public Viewing on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 4 to 6 p.m. ***Covid-19 Safety Precautions Will Be Strictly Enforced*** (We ask that everyone please wear a mask)   Final Disposition will be that of Cremation.        

Keangelia Minnesa Banks Boyd known to many as KeeKee or Angie was born July 12, 1988 in Jefferson County, Alabama to the late Willie Mae Banks and Alvin Earl Cloud. She grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and attended Woodlawn High School. At an early age, KeeKee gave her life to Christ. KeeKee loved family and living her life to the fullest. She leaves to cherish her memories: her beloved husband, Byron Boyd; her four step-children, Malachi, Zariana, Kaylyn, and Kyle; her father, Freddie...

Rev. Roszell Gadson, Sr. 83, passed away after a long illness Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. Rev. Gadson graduated from Carver High School, Class of 1955. He is a graduate of Tuskegee University with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and science. He received a Master of Arts degree in mathematics from The University of Alabama and...

Her Life Story “ She Has Earned Her Wings “ A woman full of love, laughter, wisdom and faith. Mildred Trammell was born July 9,1938 in Margaret, Alabama to the late Robert Humphrey and Pecolia Kidd. Mildred confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior at a very early age. Up until her health failed, she was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church where Rev. Wallace Pinson was her pastor. Mildred touched lives everywhere she went, to know our Mother was to love...

Constance Camelia Vinson, 49, of Gadsden, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020. Constance was a graduate of Gadsden High School and was employed at Wayne Farms until she became ill. She is preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Vinson; and aunts, Florine Jones and Lorine Sanders. She is survived by her father, James Beard of New York; sister, Cathy Vinson; brother, Jeffery Vinson; step-brothers, K.Y. Stewart, Patrick (Chiquita) Stewart, and Randy Stewart, all of Gadsden, AL; uncle,...

On October 26, 1939, Mary Nell made her entrance into the world with her twin sister, Jewel Dell to the late Fred and Alice Jewel Lovelace.  After the death of her mother, the girls were raised by their aunt, Bill & Beatrice Kimble in Alabama City.     At an early age she confessed faith in Jesus Christ and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Alabama City, serving under Rev. E.L. Gary, Rev. S.L. Woods and Rev. John Woods, Sr.   Mary received her...

Ms. Courtney Jackson was born on April 12, 1968 to the late Barbara Jackson and Jerry Bustion in Gadsden, AL. She lived a joyous life and never met a stranger. Before her health began to decline, she served as a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and was an astounding employee at Walmart and Jimmy's ValueMart. There were many people who she encountered in which she displayed agape love and humorous jokes. She is preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Jackson; father, Jerry Bustion;...